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Ryan Opfer
PO BOX 63263
Colorado Springs, CO 80962
Mobile (719) 271-6262
Email ​rj@opfers.com
PROFILE
A dedicated and driven technical and media professional with over 17 years
experience in web application development, SQL programming, Business
Intelligence development, IT strategy and leadership, with proven technical skills
in programming, architecting for future scalability with demonstrated client
focused delivery and support. Experienced project management, Enterprise
Content Management and Digital Asset Management. Extensive experience in
global cross-cultural communication. High achiever and an extremely effective
problem solver, with a get-it-done attitude.
EXPERTISE
SQL, SSRS, SSIS, QlikView, XML, XSLT, XHTML/HTML, CSS, PHP, Javascript, VB,
Java, MS SQL Server, ETL, Visual Studio, Windows/Mac OS, Crystal Reports, MS
Access, ITIL, CompTIA A+, Active Directory
QUALIFICATIONS
● 17 years top-tier IT support/training
● 9 years BI/Data Analytics/Reporting
● 7 years web application development
● 7 years database programming/administration
● 6 years database administration
● 6 years integration developer
● 4 years ECM/DAM
● 1 year global IT strategy/leadership
EXPERIENCE
Biblica Director, IT 2013-Present
● Global realignment of IT function through leadership and hands on
management of a wide range of technology systems and platforms.
Unifying disparate technology systems in support of global digital
strategy, including global Enterprise Content Management, with strategic
focus on multilingual intellectual property rights and permissions.
Identifying workflow inefficiencies and developing governance and
information security policies. Leading a unified strategy to multichannel
distribution of content across the globe. Building an analytic framework to
support Business Intelligence and Data Analytics throughout globally
multilayered IT on-prem and SaaS systems.
Biblica Director, Digital Asset Management 2011-2013

2. ● Leading the organization’s Digital Asset Management initiative globally,
collecting, sanitizing and cataloging digital asset IP in compliance with
DublinCore metadata and taxonomy best practices, supporting future
reporting scalability, workflow and asset reuse.
● Consultant and trainer to IT Systems Software Development team with
primary focus in BI, analytics, data warehousing, reporting, SQL
programming/scripting and database design.
● Global project management, engineering and production of audiobooks
totaling well over 400 hours of multilingual digitized content.
● Architect digital publishing schema using XML/XSLT/CSS/HTML.
Biblica Systems Software Developer 2003-2011
● Architecting, developing,​ ​supporting/training on a wide-range of
web-applications, Business System integration solutions, and reporting
systems, including Business Intelligence reporting, moving from
traditional static reporting​ ​to in-memory real-time data analytics and
data mining.
Environment: NT, 98, XP, 7, Windows Server (2000-2008), MS SQL Server
2000-2005, Mac OS9-OSX (10.6)
Technologies: MSSQL, MySQL, SSRS, SSIS, Crystal Reports, PHP,
XHTML/HTML, XML, CSS, MS Dynamics (GP), QlikView, Javascript, MS
Access, Appletalk, AppleShare, Internet Information Services (IIS),
ASPDNSF, Web 2.0, SEO, Millennium CRM
Independent Contractor 2003-2013
● Offering a variety of services and solutions for organizations and clients.
Technical communications support and setup, CRM database
architecting and integration, audio engineering, network support, setup
and troubleshooting.
Environment: Windows NT, XP, 7, Windows Server 2000-2003, Mac
OS9-OSX.6
Technologies: MSSQL, MS Reporting Services, MS Access, Avid Pro Tools,
Appletalk, AppleShare, Goldmine CRM
TripleCord Ministries Logistics and Technical Director 2000-2003
● Maintaining overseas logistical operations. Accounting, audio
production/engineering, sound reinforcement, system administration,
electrical troubleshooting and design engineering, mechanical and
electrical repairs, professional broadcast consulting, web development,
network administration, WiFi design and architecture.
Environment: Mac OS9, Windows 98, ME, 2000, Appletalk
EDUCATION
2014 – B.S. Management Information Systems (MIS), Liberty University,
Lynchburg, VA
1999 – Master Recording Program, Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences
Tempe, AZ

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PERSONALITY STRENGTHS
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Relator - “People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close
relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with
friends to achieve a goal.”
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Responsibility - “People strong in the Responsibility theme take psychological
ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values
such as honesty and loyalty.”
Developer - “People strong in the Developer theme recognize and cultivate the
potential in others. They spot the signs of each small improvement and derive
satisfaction from these improvements.”